The number of new COVID-19 cases in the province continues to surge. However, Saskatchewan hasn’t seen the numbers other parts of the country are. For the first time since late November, the province saw over 100 new cases, something that modelling shows could become normal with daily cases, hospitalizations, and ICU admissions expected to increase […]
The provincial NDP government is calling on the Sask. Party to not wait until it’s too late, and implement proactive Omicron protections now. Current government modelling shows daily cases, hospitalizations, and ICU admissions will increase in the next month without stronger public health interventions, such as gathering limits. Dr. Shabad recommended residents avoid celebrating in […]
The NDP wants SGI to give more money to the people of Saskatchewan – in the form of another SGI rebate. Aleana Young, Official Opposition Critic for SGI and Trent Wotherspoon, Official Opposition Critic for finance, are calling upon the Saskatchewan Party government to provide rebates of $250 to each SGI policy Holder. “This has […]
More scathing criticism of the provincial government’s proposed Bill 70 — which would alter security on the Legislative grounds — was discussed today during Question Period. As part of the bill, a new security team would assume many duties that are currently occupied by a group overseen by the sergeant of arms. Opposition deputy leader […]
Tuesday’s Question Period saw more debate over the province’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, NDP Leader Ryan Meili accused the Sask. Party government of stopping Crown Corporations from moving ahead with a masking mandate before the province implemented theirs in September. “Internal (Crown Investment Corporation) documents show that the president of SGI wanted […]
For the second time this week, NDP Leader Ryan Meili was joined in the Saskatchewan Legislature by a resident who had a health service cancelled. 22-year-old Jessie Eide had her surgery cancelled earlier this year, just four days after she booked it. Eide has been dealing with varicose veins and her surgeon believes she is […]
NDP Leader Ryan Meili was joined at the legislative assembly on Monday with one Saskatchewan resident who says the suspension of the organ donation program has affected her significantly. Jessica Bailey is currently suffering from stage five kidney failure, she had a transplant arranged in September but it was cancelled after health care services in […]
The Saskatchewan Party and the Provincial NDP’s are on the opposite ends when it comes to the requirement of vaccination. The provincial NDP believe that vaccines should be mandated for public service workers. NDP Leader Ryan Meili believes the provincial government should take the advice of the public health experts in the province. “Legitimate medical […]
As Saskatchewan continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the NDP questioned the provincial government’s handling of the fourth wave. Opposition Leader Ryan Meili says he believes the Premier has not listened to recommendations from Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab because his advice is not being enacted. “(Saskatchewan has) the lowest vaccination rate in […]
With the Thanksgiving long weekend just around the corner, the provincial NDP believes it’s not too late too impose limits on indoor public and private events. After the increase of COVID cases in the province after the 2020 Thanksgiving and 2021 Easter holidays, NDP leader Ryan Meili believes something needs to be done now. Meili […]
